Announcements
Updated Jul 15, 2026
Tools to access Township services:
- Permit forms, Assessing information forms, Tax information and much more can be accessed from this website under Departments. Also, check out this main page of the website for current general information.
- You may email the Township at info@sjct.org.
- Secured, camera monitored, and frequently checked drop boxes are available to drop off payments and other documents.
- You may send information via postal mail to St. Joseph Charter Township, P.O. Box 147, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Our mail is collected M-F.
- You may phone the Township on the main line at (269) 429-7703. Building Inspector (269) 930-2453. The main phone line is answered M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- TextMyGov is a new smartphone texting application that allows you to text in a number to look up Township information. You may also text in a number that will allow you to receive notifications from the Township.
- The Township also sends information to its Facebook page at St. Joseph Charter Township.
We Now Accept Online Payments -
Click HERE for Online Payments
For Meeting Notices and Information Please See The Board/Commissions Page Found Under The Departments Tab
Check out our Facebook page! Click here to view the SJCT Facebook Page
Address Curb Numbering Scam -
There is a notice going out to residents titled REFLECTIVE CUR NUMBERING, which asks for a $25 fee to be taped to your mailbox to have reflective numbers painted on your curb. This is a scam. If you leave $25, you will get nothing in return. See the attached notice that was reported by a resident. Click here to view notice.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Is Rescheduled To August 18, 2026
Zoning Ordinance Revisions -
Click here for Zoning Ordinance Notice
Click here for Zoning Ordinance draft
At the July 6, 2026, St. Joseph Charter Township Board of Trustees meeting, revisions to the zoning ordinance were adopted.
Click here to view the final zoning ordinance
Traffic changes coming this weekend to the Township include:
Niles Rd. (M-63 exit 27) entrance ramp to I-94 eastbound will be closed - Detour will be North M-139 to Napier Ave to I-94 eastbound Beginning 3/30/26, I-94 eastbound roadway removals will take place from Washington Ave to Lincoln Ave. Construction of the I-94 eastbound new entrance ramp at Niles Ave (Exit 27) will take place in 2026.
Southwest Michigan Regional Airport -
Click here for airport information
YMCA Free Preschool
– Click here for details
Southwest Michigan Regional Sanitary Sewer & Water Authority Meeting Notice -
Click here to view
Notice of Early Absent Voter Ballot Processing -
Click here to view
FOIA
For Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) please click on the following:
FOIA- Public Summary Of Procedures And Guidelines
FOIA- Procedures And Guidelines
FOIA-Request-Detailed-Cost-Itemization
FOIA-Request-for-Public-Records
FOIA-Public-Inspection-of-Records-Policy
Master Plan
Click here to view the 2024 Master Plan
Updated Jul 15, 2026
Special Meetings
- When scheduled, links to special meeting information will appear below.
Township Meetings
Township Board of Trustees 1st Monday of the Month 12 pm - Workshop 6 pm - Regular Meeting
Planning Commission 6:30 pm - 2nd Tuesday Monthly
Zoning Board of Appeals 7 pm - 2nd Wednesday (As Requested)
Meetings are held at the Township Hall and are open to the Public.
2026 Dates the Office will be Closed
Thursday, January 1st - New Year's Holiday
Friday, April 3th- Spring Holiday
Friday, May 22nd & Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day Weekend
Thursday, July 2nd & Friday, July 3rd - Fourth of July Weekend
Friday, September 4th & Monday, September 7th - Labor Day Weekend
Thursday, November 26th & Friday, November 27th - Thanksgiving
Thursday, December 24th & Friday, December 25th - Christmas